Weinstein Trial Turns Tense as Accuser Gestures at Him and Lawyers Clash over a Movie Reference
- Jurors began hearing testimony on Monday in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial in New York involving accusations from three women, including Jessica Mann.
- The trial follows an appeals court decision overturning Weinstein’s prior New York conviction amid findings of prejudicial testimony, with Mann as the last accuser to testify.
- Mann, a 39-year-old cosmetologist and hairstylist from Washington, testified that a relationship with Weinstein beginning around 2012–2013 included boundary-pushing meetings that escalated to coerced sex.
- Mann said she initially refused Weinstein’s advances and felt confused and defiled when he forced oral sex on her in 2013, and she worried about professional consequences from alienating Weinstein.
- Weinstein has pleaded not guilty, denies all assault claims, and the trial outcome could impact ongoing efforts for accountability symbolized by the #MeToo movement.
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Weinstein trial turns tense as accuser gestures at him and lawyers clash over a movie reference
A key witness stared down Harvey Weinstein and pointed sharply at him as she left court in sobs. The visual confrontation on Tuesday marked one of the most heated moments of the former studio boss’ sex crimes retrial.
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